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Ronald Dellums: As I was saying, this gentleman would be constrained to oppose the amendment, Mr. Chairman, because if we are going to…

On the recordFebruary 2, 1995
As I was saying, this gentleman would be constrained to oppose the amendment, Mr. Chairman, because if we are going to have this thing, I oppose it, but if we are going to have it, then give the President the total prerogative. By establishing this limitation, why not do it in other areas?
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Ronald Dellums
Democratic · California

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Debating an amendment related to presidential prerogatives.

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